Project Nebula Miniaturized Map Technology Device

This square-format product photograph presents a technological device suspended in mid-air above a dark gray bowl, both resting against a soft cream-colored wall. Beginning with the background, a warm neutral surface transitions from pale cream at left, where soft natural light enters, to slightly deeper dove gray at right, creating gentle atmospheric depth. The surface below appears as luminous white or pale gray, smooth and reflective enough to capture soft shadows from objects above. In the lower center sits a wide, low bowl in deep charcoal gray, its surface animated by spiral ridges that curve inward like grooves in a vinyl record, catching light along their peaks while shadows nestle in valleys. The material appears smooth and slightly glossy, suggesting ceramic or coated metal, cool to the touch. Hovering diagonally above this bowl, tilted at approximately forty-five degrees with its lower end pointing toward seven o'clock and upper end toward one o'clock, floats a cylindrical device roughly the length of a hand. The cylinder comprises three distinct sections: the uppermost portion features faceted geometric surfaces in matte charcoal, resembling crystalline or machined metalwork, textured like cut gemstone. The middle section reveals a transparent chamber through which warm amber and honey-colored materials are visible, arranged within a honeycomb lattice structure of hexagonal cells that might feel like touching geometric mesh. The lowest section returns to smooth matte charcoal, featuring small circular openings and a protruding rectangular element suggesting an interface or port. At left frame edge, two smooth river stones rest partially visible, their surfaces pale gray like weathered beach pebbles, cool and water-smoothed. At right, a light wooden cutting board holds fresh green vegetables and small white bulbs, introducing organic warmth. The overall atmosphere feels calm and contemplative, the suspended device creating gentle tension against the serene domestic setting.

Nebula Project is a device that incorporates a miniaturized Modified Atmosphere Packaging MAP technology system for food preservation. It represents Saes's first Industrial Design project, aimed at implementing design driven innovation methodologies within the company and exploring their applicability in laboratory workflows. It is estimated that approximately 930 million tons of food were wasted in 2019, with around 60% of it being discarded by consumers at home. Nebula aims to address these challenges by leveraging cutting edge technology to empower individuals to reduce food waste.